Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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Melbourne boom calls for careful planning

The state government will need to invest in better infrastructure and development to accommodate Melbourne's expanding...
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Housing supply crisis slides

The Australian property market is currently recording about 4.1 months of effective housing supply, new data has...
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Auction Activity Stalls - October 2010

Auction clearance results fell by almost 4 per cent in Sydney and Brisbane over the weekend.
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No housing bubble: BT Financial

Australia is not in the midst of a housing bubble, according to BT Financial.
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The strong Aussie dollar a white knight for borrowers

The surge in the Australian dollar has been all over the news, but what does it really mean for the end consumer – in...
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Property remains a solid investment

Australian house prices are expected to rise by as much as 20 per cent over the next three years, a new report has...
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Most expensive rents in Darwin: RP Data

Darwin is the most expensive capital city to rent property, new research has found.
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Strong data could force RBA's hand

Stronger than expected job data has reinforced the case for an interest rate rise next month.
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Housing availability to tighten further

Australia is staring down the barrel of a housing downturn, a new report has found.
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Property prices stall

Home values in Australia’s capital cities recorded a decline this month, according to new research by RP Data.
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Poor data puts pressure on RBA

Building approvals have fallen for the sixth time in eight months, suggesting the Australian economy is not ready for...
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Couple to build Australia's first hemp home

Making news today, The Northern Star has reported that an Australian couple are planning to build what is believed to...
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New home sales continue to drop

The RBA is being urged to leave rates on hold as new home sales drop for the fourth consecutive month.
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Buying still possible despite hiking property prices

Australia’s house price growth may have slowed for now, but price growth will resume – with some analysts...
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ANZ launches new i-app

ANZ has today launched a new iPhone application that gives property buyers the ability to search for properties for...
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Auction activity down this weekend

The threat of rising interest rates put a dampener on auction activity over the weekend.
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Coastal property prices slump

While Australia capital cities continue to record strong property price growth, it seems the coastal cities are not...
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Brisbane market hot for investors: Chan & Naylor

Residential investment opportunities are swelling in Brisbane as clearance rates drop well below other capital cities,...
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Regional markets show strong signs of life

While capital cities tend to take the limelight when it comes to property market analysis and commentary, many regional...
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House prices doubling every ten years: RP Data

Australia’s housing market recorded an average annual growth rate of 8.4 per cent over the past three decades,...
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Is it time to make your market entry?

Data from a number of Australia’s property research houses would indicate that the current market offers some pretty...
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Best rental suburb revealed

Brisbane’s inner city suburb of West End has recorded the nation’s best rental growth rate, according to RP Data.
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Warmer weather drives increased auction activity

The warmer weather seemingly had a good effect on home buyers at the weekend.
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RAMS targets first time investors

RAMS Home Loans (RAMS) says it is looking to help first time investors crack the market with the launch of a free...
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Australia moves to Melbourne’s west

Australia’s fastest growing region is no longer the Gold Coast but rather Melbourne's West, a new study has found.
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